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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

F3 ODJMOT history

F3 ODJ is a bronze diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 25 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 135,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

F3 ODJ bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,589 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 ODJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 ODJ was last recorded at 135,589 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,541 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
8,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,589 miles
  • 2025 – 128,502 miles
  • 2024 – 116,884 miles
  • 2022 – 95,963 miles
  • 2021 – 85,931 miles
  • 2020 – 78,380 miles
  • 2019 – 68,147 miles
  • 2018 – 55,629 miles
  • 2017 – 48,471 miles
  • 2016 – 45,808 miles
  • 2015 – 37,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,589 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute flickering (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable components & prescribed areasRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too clean to measure when testedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Battery tray corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel/little reserve (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe wear inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,589 miles (+48)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,589 miles
    Test number
    881666821729
    • MinorOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute flickering (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too clean to measure when tested
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Battery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel/little reserve (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail135,541 miles (+7,039)2 dangerous2 repaired1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,541 miles
    Test number
    279994512426
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall & worn off sooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute flickering (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions too clean to measure when tested
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Battery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn off smooth on inside edge. Dangerous Condition (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high travel/little reserve (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass128,502 miles (+11,618)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,502 miles
    Test number
    137843575193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,884 miles (+18,673)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    116,884 miles
    Test number
    844132735670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,211 miles (+2,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,211 miles
    Test number
    609249543110
    • AdvisoryPlastic trays fitted front to rear
  6. Pass95,963 miles (+10,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,963 miles
    Test number
    882015569006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass85,931 miles (+7,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    85,931 miles
    Test number
    321131725384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  8. Pass78,380 miles (+10,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,380 miles
    Test number
    685711060954
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass68,147 miles (+153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,147 miles
    Test number
    274950975071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail67,994 miles (+12,365)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,994 miles
    Test number
    976612312654
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wearing outer edge and cracks round tread and slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severe wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass55,629 miles (+7,158)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,629 miles
    Test number
    826151646733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,471 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,471 miles
    Test number
    394769770125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,808 miles (+8,440)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,808 miles
    Test number
    583079561482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,368 miles
    Test number
    535507529034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail37,368 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,368 miles
    Test number
    835191320336
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about F3 ODJ

Does F3 ODJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 ODJ is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 ODJ?
The MOT on F3 ODJ is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 ODJ done?
F3 ODJ was recorded at 135,589 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 8,967 miles a year.
Has F3 ODJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 ODJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on F3 ODJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on F3 ODJ find?
F3 ODJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute flickering; brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge; covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas, and 9 more.

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